Gotta think there will be no problem finding control arns at a boneyard. Putting new balljoints and bushings in is not hard. The parts store can lend you the appropriate tool kits. I did mine last Fall if you need a little help. Lower control arms are another ballgame due to the coil being a royal PITA.

 

My larger issue will be legal. in order to continue driving it i'll have to find someone to fix it, and then it would have to pass inspection before i could get a salvage title to keep driving it. that would be too big an ordeal for me.
I guess i'll focus on getting my -94 datota running again - that or pay a higher premium and fix my mom's 96 honda accord and drive it. the honda has 330000 miles and needs a timing belt - $750 for that job.
first things first - the accident report may not be available till monday.

Thanks for yall's input and concern; I'll keep you apprised
Life can apparently be unfair it seems